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Apr 01, 2022
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Open Meetings Translation (H 7829, S 2557)

We supported legislation which would have required public bodies to establish a plan for providing translation services at public meetings.
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

University of Rhode Island Virtual Meetings (H 7817 & S 2372)

Despite the initial temporary nature of the power granted to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees to meet virtually throughout the pandemic, legislation was introduced to make this provision permanent in state law. We opposed the bill.
Legislation
Feb 22, 2022
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Remote Meetings (H 7319)

While we supported provisions of this bill which would have extended the temporary authority for entities subject to the Open Meetings Act to hold remote meetings in light of the Covid pandemic, we expressed objection to two details.
Legislation
Jan 28, 2022
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Police Records & APRA (H 6602, S 2708)

We supported legislation which would have clarified the Access to Public Records Act (APRA) to ensure police accountability and transparency when it comes to final reports of internal investigations of police misconduct.
Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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  • Government Transparency

Commentary at Public Meetings (H 6180, S 603 A)

We supported a bill which would have allowed for members of the public to testify on an item on a public meetings agenda even if the item has been withdrawn or postponed.
Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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  • Government Transparency

State Archives and Public Records (S 800, S 807)

We expressed support for legislation that would have allowed the Secretary of State to seek judicial relief if a state or municipal agency is unlawfully destroying or otherwise failing to properly maintain public records, a power that she presently lacks.
Legislation
Mar 17, 2021
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  • Government Transparency

Police Records & APRA (H 5859)

This bill would make clear that the public can see all final reports of police misconduct investigations and reinstate public oversight of law enforcement that the AG opinion undermined.
Legislation
Mar 15, 2021
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  • Government Transparency|
  • +1 Issue

Senate Rules (S 336)

The introduction of the Rhode Island Senate rules this session prompted our initial commentary in two specific aspects.
Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
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  • Government Transparency

Remote Open Meetings (H 5887, H 5891, S 715, S 804)

Two pieces of legislation sought to enshrine in law the ability for bodies to continue with virtual meetings.
Legislation
Apr 01, 2022
government transparency
Legislation
Apr 01, 2022
  • Government Transparency

Open Meetings Translation (H 7829, S 2557)

We supported legislation which would have required public bodies to establish a plan for providing translation services at public meetings.
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Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
government transparency
Legislation
Mar 21, 2022
  • Government Transparency

University of Rhode Island Virtual Meetings (H 7817 & S 2372)

Despite the initial temporary nature of the power granted to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees to meet virtually throughout the pandemic, legislation was introduced to make this provision permanent in state law. We opposed the bill.
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Legislation
Feb 22, 2022
government transparency
Legislation
Feb 22, 2022
  • Government Transparency

Remote Meetings (H 7319)

While we supported provisions of this bill which would have extended the temporary authority for entities subject to the Open Meetings Act to hold remote meetings in light of the Covid pandemic, we expressed objection to two details.
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Legislation
Jan 28, 2022
government transparency
Legislation
Jan 28, 2022
  • Government Transparency

Police Records & APRA (H 6602, S 2708)

We supported legislation which would have clarified the Access to Public Records Act (APRA) to ensure police accountability and transparency when it comes to final reports of internal investigations of police misconduct.
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
  • Government Transparency

Commentary at Public Meetings (H 6180, S 603 A)

We supported a bill which would have allowed for members of the public to testify on an item on a public meetings agenda even if the item has been withdrawn or postponed.
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
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Legislation
Apr 20, 2021
  • Government Transparency

State Archives and Public Records (S 800, S 807)

We expressed support for legislation that would have allowed the Secretary of State to seek judicial relief if a state or municipal agency is unlawfully destroying or otherwise failing to properly maintain public records, a power that she presently lacks.
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Legislation
Mar 17, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 17, 2021
  • Government Transparency

Police Records & APRA (H 5859)

This bill would make clear that the public can see all final reports of police misconduct investigations and reinstate public oversight of law enforcement that the AG opinion undermined.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 15, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 15, 2021
  • Government Transparency|
  • +1 Issue

Senate Rules (S 336)

The introduction of the Rhode Island Senate rules this session prompted our initial commentary in two specific aspects.
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Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
  • Government Transparency

Remote Open Meetings (H 5887, H 5891, S 715, S 804)

Two pieces of legislation sought to enshrine in law the ability for bodies to continue with virtual meetings.
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